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The Kinks - Do You Remember Walter (Official Audio)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Dave Davies
Dave Davies
Guitar
Pete Quaife
Pete Quaife
Bass Guitar
Mick Avory
Mick Avory
Drums
Ray Davies
Ray Davies
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ray Davies
Ray Davies
Songwriter
Dave Davies
Dave Davies
Arranger
Mick Avory
Mick Avory
Arranger
Pete Quaife
Pete Quaife
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Alan McKenzie
Alan McKenzie
Engineer
Brian Humphries
Brian Humphries
Engineer
Ray Davies
Ray Davies
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Walter, remember when the world was young
And all the girls knew Walter's name?
Walter, isn't it a shame the way
Our little world has changed?
[Verse 2]
Do you remember, Walter
Playing cricket in the thunder and the rain?
Do you remember, Walter
Smoking cigarettes behind your garden gate?
Yes, Walter was my mate
But Walter, my old friend
Where are you now?
[Verse 3]
Walter's name
Walter, isn't it a shame the way
Our little world has changed?
[Verse 4]
Do you remember, Walter
How we said we'd fight the world
So we'd be free?
We'd save up all our money
And we'd buy a boat
And sail away to sea
But it was not to be
I knew you then
But do I know you now?
[Verse 5]
Walter, you are just an echo
Of a world I knew so long ago
Walter, if you saw me now
You wouldn't even know my name
I'd bet you're fat and married
And you're always home in bed by half-past eight
And if I talked about the old times
You'd get bored
And you'd have nothing more to say
Yes, people often change
But memories of people can remain
Written by: Ray Davies

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